We focused on Smart Home for our 12th CES 2025 Highlights show.

Zac Selmon from Brava Home introduced a smart countertop oven that uses coordinated pulses of infrared light for pinpoint fast cooking. Putting a great deal of intelligence in the app in order to make it accessible for low vision and blind users has set the stage for further development.

Melissa Kieling from hyve Security presented a smart delivery pod addressing $20 billion in package theft annually. “At the end of the day, the video doorbell is just going to capture the show of your package being stolen."

Gauve Batta from Glomensio discussed their Firefly smart house number that flashes red and blue when 911 is called, aiding community response during emergencies. Co-founder Drew Timler RN has a background in nursing and emergency services.

These products aim to enhance safety, convenience, and independence for aging individuals.

Recorded on May 15, 2025, this episode is part of our CES Highlights as well as our Smart Home Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Zac Selmon, Director of Product Management, Brava Home - Smart Countertop Oven
Brava Home is an AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP portfolio company

Melissa Kieling, Co-Founder and CEO, hyve Security - hyve smart home solar powered delivery pod

Gaurav (Gauve) Batta, Co-Founder, CEO and Mechanical Engineer,
Glomensio - Firefly home number lighting for emergency services

Debbie Howard's summary of this show.

Press:
Brava Smart Oven Review: A Game-Changer for Blind and Low Vision Cooks 4-19-25 The Blind Life (72K+ subs)

ATC 2-6-25 Brava Home by Mark Ogilbee

Entrepreneur for hyve Security 1-30-25

PC World Glomensio 1-8-25

Other Resources:
Linda mentioned ATC Summit May 7-8 in Washington DC. Her photographic post.

Drew Timler RN, Glomensio co-founder

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional speaker resources.

LinkedIn Show Post with photo carousel of speakers and products at CES 2025

Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman & Debbie Howard

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Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman